American culture defines you by what you do. It's a fact, like it or not. When you meet someone new, the automatic question to ask is, "What do you do?" We don't ask, "What is your passion?" That … [Read more...]
Halloween Advent Calendar
What can you get with some muffin tins, old magnets, $1 worth of Target scrapbook paper, and some ribbon? An adorable Halloween Advent Calendar, that's what! I saw these calendars floating around … [Read more...]
Guest Posting on J-a-Girl
It is no secret that Chris is one of my favorites. She was one of the first decorating blogs I stumbled upon, and I instantly adored her wit, charm, sense of humor, creativity and incredible sense of … [Read more...]
Thank You Mum Fairy: Mod Podge Planter Tutorial
Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.-Henry Ward BeecherMy grand plan to acquire free fall porch decorations does not seem to be panning out. So you can imagine how excited I … [Read more...]
From Perry Ellis Shirt to Lampshade
I am in the process of updating my boys' bedroom. Well actually, right now I'm visiting family far, far away from my boys' bedroom...but that need not stop a girl from decorating! I needed a lamp … [Read more...]
Personalized Erasable Calendar
When Chris from Just a Girl (for those of you living in a cave and don't know offhand who Chris is---and might I add that it's totally impressive your wireless works in a cave), posted the calendar … [Read more...]
Restyled Barn Stars
Last Christmas, I saw these barn stars at 75% off clearance bringing them down to just over a dollar each. I wasn't crazy about the solid gold dancer vibe they had going on, but I knew I could do … [Read more...]
Nightstand Transformation
Oh Crikey... to Me Likey! She was gross. No other word to describe her. She was disheveled, smelly, and falling apart, a piece of trash by the curb. Any normal human being wouldn't have given … [Read more...]
Jewelry Box Makeover
This week I was fortunate enough to get away for an overnight stay in Lancaster, PA with a dear friend from college. Although Lancaster is just a skip away from where I live, I've never really toured … [Read more...]
Wreath Makeover
The Hunter household is on a budget freeze. Not just a little budget chill, a frigid freeze, I tell you. Like Antarctica-in-a-blizzard-floating-on-an -iceberg-think-I-just-saw-a-polar-bear type of … [Read more...]
Beach Ball (Kissing Ball that is)
Put those beachcombing treasures to good use as a keepsake from that recent romantic beach vacation (or not-so-romantic if you have small children staying in your bedroom crying all night and … [Read more...]
Beach in a Bauble
I know it's a bit early to be thinking of Christmas....wait, what am I saying? Is it ever too early to be thinking of Christmas? I think not! Below is a picture of all the little gems my little gems … [Read more...]